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We offer vehicle-specific interfaces that you'll need to complete your remote start/car security installation. Please identify your vehicle as we review every order to make sure you've got everything you need. You'll need a smartphone and a remote start system in your car in order to use this Python module.

Connect with your car's remote start system by phone and the SmartStart App
Imagine how cool it would be to use your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry® to start your car, lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the panic mode. Pretty slick. But then add GPS tracking to that impressive set of features — that's what the Python DSM250 SmartStart GPS delivers.

Python's DSM250 SmartStart module communicates with your Python or Viper security system through the 3G cellular network and Wi-Fi. When you've got service, your smartphone will do things your keychain remote could never do. The module will alert you with a text message that your alarm has been tripped, even if you're hundreds of miles away.

The possibilities of GPS tracking
The DSM250's GPS tracking puts an array of powerful tools at your disposal. The SmartStart Basic Service Plan, starting at $5.75 per month, lets you check on your vehicle's current location and speed, provides updates on location to Facebook for your friends (when you want to), and protects your family and vehicle with speed alerts, movement alerts, and curfew features.

The SmartStart Premium Service Plan, at $7.40 per month, adds a "Smart Fence" feature that alerts you when your car leaves a designated zone, along with a "Hot Spot" warning that tells you when your vehicle enters any location you've classified as off limits.

Control your car from virtually anywhere
It's no fun carrying your keys when you're exercising. Go jogging with your iPhone, and SmartStart allows you to leave your keys and other valuables locked in your car. Your daughter calls to say she's locked herself out of the car — no problem, you can open it up from home. Start your car from the supermarket checkout line so it's cooled off when you get the groceries out there. The possibilities are endless.

Once you've installed the module into your compatible Python or Viper security or remote start system, just download the free app from the iTunes® App Store, BlackBerry App World, or the Android Market site.

Multiple vehicles
You can install a SmartStart module in all your vehicles, and touch your screen to choose which vehicle to access. Using the SmartStart module requires a service plan. And no more worries when you're on the road — SmartStart service plans include free 24/7/365 roadside assistance at no additional charge. Warranty: 1 year.

Note: Even if the DSM250 is not plugged into a compatible system,
it will still provide GPS functions, but without the SmartStart features. We
recommend that you integrate it with one of the above compatible systems to
enable the complete Directed SmartStart feature set.

Multiple Vehicles: If you have SmartStart GPS module installed
in more than one vehicle, you can choose which vehicle to control right from
your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
The Cars Screen lets you select which vehicle to control.

Remote Start/Alarm Functions: With the SmartStart GPS, you can use your iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch to pre-warm your car's cabin in the winter, pre-cool it in the summer,
lock/unlock the doors, arm/disarm your alarm, or find your car in the parking
lot. Your vehicle responds exactly the same way as it does when using the alarm
system's remote control, with audible and visual confirmations. On your iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch, you can perform the following commands, which appear as
icons on the touchscreen:

SmartStart: Remote starts your vehicle and sends a
confirmation message. The vehicle stays running for the programmed run time
(default is 12 minutes). You can tap the icon again to turn off the vehicle.

Trunk: Tapping the icon once opens a dialog box, asking
you to confirm the command (Yes/No). If you tap "Yes" the trunk opens the
trunk and a confirmation message is sent.

Panic: Activates the panic mode for 30 seconds. You can
tap the icon again to turn off. (This feature is used to attract attention
if you're in a threatening position. It can also be used as a car finder.)

GPS Functions: With SmartStart GPS, you can use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to receive
your vehicle's GPS location, the vehicle's current speed, and receive customized
GPS alerts. From your iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch you can view the following GPS data, alerts, and
notifications:

Premium Services: Three additional value-added features of
SmartStart GPS can be accessed with the Premium Secure Service Plan.

SmartFence: SmartFence
creates a secure zone around your vehicle, so you'll be alerted if your
vehicle leaves the zone.

HotSpot: HotSpot adds a
virtual fence " Do Not Enter Zone" around a location so you'll be alerted if your vehicle goes
there.

Scheduling: Schedule
time frames and curfews for notifications by your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
touch.

Home Control: The
SmartStart GPS module also allows you to arm or disarm your
Alarm.com-powered home
security system, or to check on arm/disarm status from your iPhone, iPad, or
iPod touch.

Menu Bar/Screens: At the bottom of the SmartStart GPS app
screen, the menu bar provides buttons to open any of the four screens:

Home: The Home screen is the default screen, and gives
you access to all of the remote commands: Lock, Unlock, SmartStart, Trunk,
and Panic.

Alerts: The Alerts provides notifications from the
system. The number of new and un-cleared alerts are indicated by a red
circle. The notifications can be in the form of alarms, communication
issues, or updates to your service plan.

Cars: The Cars screen allows you to control multiple
vehicles if you have a compatible security/remote start system installed in
more than one vehicle.
It also gives you a break down of your car's location history.

Track: This screen allows you to access SmartStart GPS features.

Settings: The Settings screen allows you to control
your SmartStart GPS login. It indicates your user name, and allows you to change
password, or request a forgotten password.

Virtually Unlimited Range: SmartStart GPS works over the 3G
cellular network or over Wi-Fi, giving you virtually unlimited range anywhere in
the United States. As long as your vehicle is in range of a GSM cellular signal
and your phone has a 3G signal, SmartStart GPS will work. When using Wi-Fi
connection, both the vehicle and device must be connected to the same LAN.

SmartStart GPS Service Plans: Once you have installed the
DSM250 SmartStart GPS Module, you will need to subscribe to a SmartStart GPS
Service Plan. The SmartStart GPS Secure 1-year plan is $69.99, and the 3-year
plan is $179.99 (as of November 2013). Included at no charge with the SmartStart GPS Service Plan is
membership in the SmartStart Motor Club, with free 24/7/365 roadside assistance.

Note: Premium services are available for $20.00 more that include
SmartFence, HotSpot, and Scheduling features.

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